Description
Cheesy ground beef enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food, combining seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy gathering, these enchiladas deliver warmth and satisfaction in every bite. Customize with your favorite toppings for a delicious twist that will delight friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as you go.
- Stir in half of the enchilada sauce and simmer for five minutes.
- Assemble the enchiladas by placing some beef mixture down the center of each tortilla, adding cheese before rolling tightly.
- Place seam-side down in a baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over them and top with more cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans or shredded chicken. Use freshly grated cheese for better melting results. To spice things up, add jalapeños or swap cheeses like pepper jack.